The rascally tone in the word "Master" instantly told Luo Xiu who it was. He reached out and covered the lower half of the beautiful woman's face with his palm, leaving only her eyes and the bridge of her nose exposed.

Sure enough.

One look was all it took for him to recognize her.

"Third Miss Ye?"

"What 'Third Miss Ye'? You make it sound like we're strangers. Just call me Xiao Xue, Master," Ye Ningxue corrected him, a hint of displeasure in her voice.

Luo Xiu gave her an odd look. "You say that as if we're supposed to be close."

"Of course we are! You're the master who's going to teach me the Supreme Sword Technique."

Luo Xiu said, "I am not your master, nor have I agreed to take you as my disciple." He paused. "Speaking of which, what are you doing in my house? And stealing my snacks? What's that about?"

Ye Ningxue stated righteously, "I didn't steal them. Mistress told me I could eat them."

"Mistress?"

Luo Xiu furrowed his brow, realizing she must be referring to Lin Xiyue.

Suddenly, Luo Xiu recalled something and fixed his gaze on Ye Ningxue. "Now I remember. At the press conference, there was a woman with Xiang Laoer and his group. That was you, wasn't it?"

Hearing this, Ye Ningxue's expression faltered. She quickly looked away. "No, Master. You've got the wrong person."

"Right. Keep pretending."

Just then, footsteps sounded from the top of the stairs.

It was the very "Mistress" Ye Ningxue had mentioned: Lin Xiyue. She had just taken a shower and her hair was still slightly damp. She wore a set of loose loungewear.

"Aren't you going to introduce me?"

Lin Xiyue walked up to Luo Xiu with a polite smile, but he could feel the murderous intent in her eyes. A man's intuition told him her gaze was the kind that could kill.

Luo Xiu rubbed his forehead and said helplessly, "Actually, I don't know her well at all. I never dreamed she'd suddenly show up at my house."

Lin Xiyue smiled faintly. "I see."

This must be another young girl Luo Xiu picked up somewhere. What a scumbag! He already has several women chasing after him, and he's still trying to hook up with others! But on second thought, it's none of my business. After all, it's not like he belongs to me.

Luo Xiu looked at Ye Ningxue. "Alright, you can go. Don't come looking for me again."

"No! I want to live with my Master!" Ye Ningxue's gaze was firm, her voice resolute.

Luo Xiu's face darkened. "You're a girl. Don't force me to get rough."

"I refuse!"

Not wanting to waste any more words, Luo Xiu clamped his hand on the nape of her neck and started pushing her toward the door. But Ye Ningxue immediately dropped to the floor and started throwing a tantrum, flatly refusing to leave.

As a Sword Maniac, she was willing to do whatever it took to learn Luo Xiu's Supreme Sword Technique.

"Damn it… That's enough!" Luo Xiu stared down at Ye Ningxue on the floor, an exasperated look on his face.

There's definitely something wrong with this woman's head.

"I refuse! I want to be with Master! Wherever Master lives, I'll live!"

Veins started popping on Luo Xiu's forehead. "My patience has its limits."

"I won't!"

Ye Ningxue suddenly hugged Luo Xiu's thigh, then sat up and wrapped her legs around his calf, clinging to him. Luo Xiu tried walking toward the door, but Ye Ningxue clung to him tightly, as if she were fused to his leg.

"I'm telling you, playing rogue with me is useless!"

"Master, don't be so heartless to me."

"Playing pitiful won't work either!"

"Master, I'm homeless! You're the only family I have now! I want to learn the Supreme Sword Technique from you!"

"Cut it out!"

"Master, Master, Master, Master!"

"Damn it, let go! You're going to pull my pants off!"

"I won't!"

Lin Xiyue, watching from the side, shook her head helplessly. She couldn't bear to watch anymore.

"Alright, Luo Xiu, just let her stay. I can see she's desperate to learn swordsmanship from you."

"Thank you, Mistress! You're the best!"

Lin Xiyue gave Luo Xiu a knowing, half-smile. "Besides, you're a pervert anyway. What's so bad about having a beautiful disciple by your side?"

Luo Xiu touched his nose and looked away. "That's ridiculous. I'm a perfect gentleman."

Lin Xiyue nearly gagged. "You? A perfect gentleman?"

At this, Ye Ningxue started acting cute. "That's right, Master! Xiao Xue is very pretty. If you teach me the Supreme Sword Technique, Xiao Xue will dress up all pretty for you."

Luo Xiu let out a long sigh. "Heaven has a merciful heart. Fine, you can stay."

He had finally relented.

"From now on, you're responsible for all the housework."

"Mhm!" Ye Ningxue nodded vigorously.

Luo Xiu asked, "Can you cook?"

"Yes!"

"Then you're also in charge of grocery shopping and cooking." After a moment, he added, "With your own money."

"Don't worry, Master. Xiao Xue has money. Xiao Xue will even buy you gifts often."

Luo Xiu nodded, pleased.

Actually, on second thought, having such an obedient, pretty disciple who knows how to dote on her master isn't half bad.

"Alright, I'm going to rest. Find yourself a room."

"Okay, Master! Good night!"

…

「The next day.」

Luo Xiu woke up early. Today, he planned to visit Guan Changyun at Wan Yao Hall and then head to the Martial Association to see Su Guobang.

After washing up and changing, he had just opened his door when Lin Xiyue opened her door from the room next to his at almost the exact same moment. They exchanged a glance, then simultaneously ignored each other and headed for the stairs.

Lin Xiyue suddenly elbowed Luo Xiu aside. "Out of my way! I'm going first!"

Not to be outdone, Luo Xiu jostled her back. "Why should you?"

"Because I said so!"

Bickering all the way, they went downstairs to find that Ye Ningxue had already prepared a lavish breakfast. She stood obediently by the table, wearing a pink apron.

"Master, Mistress, breakfast is served."

Luo Xiu went over for a look and was instantly stunned.

"What the hell… It's early in the morning! Are you preparing an imperial banquet? Chicken, duck, fish… Is it New Year's already?"

Ye Ningxue looked completely innocent. "I just wanted to make something delicious for you, Master."

Lin Xiyue was also speechless. Rubbing her forehead, she said, "Oh, well. We can just heat these up for lunch and dinner so they don't go to waste. I'll pack some to take to the office for lunch."

Luo Xiu teased, "That's not something a spendthrift would normally say."

Lin Xiyue shot him a sidelong glance, too lazy to respond.

The two of them sat down at the table. But after the very first bite, they both spat it out in perfect unison.

"What the hell…" Luo Xiu's eyes bulged as he stared at Ye Ningxue. "This is what you call cooking?!"

Ye Ningxue scratched her head. "What's wrong?"

Luo Xiu took a deep breath. "Sun Jianli could cook better than this with her eyes closed."

Thinking his description was spot on, Lin Xiyue nodded. "I think I'll pass on packing any leftovers."

"I'm sorry, Master… I was just following online tutorials…"

"Ah, forget it." Luo Xiu looked at the clueless girl, both exasperated and amused. "You have a real talent for making poison. Let's just agree you stay out of the kitchen from now on."

"So, when will you teach me the Supreme Sword Technique, Master?"

"We'll see how you perform."

"Xiao Xue will definitely perform well!"

…

After breakfast, Luo Xiu casually left the villa. He had no intention of taking Ye Ningxue, but she stuck to him like a shadow, insisting on coming along.

At the villa gate, Luo Xiu said in frustration, "Why are you following me?"

Ye Ningxue said seriously, "Wherever Master goes, I go!"

Luo Xiu gritted his teeth. "Fine. You stand right here. Don't move."

"But Master…"

"Didn't you say you'd listen to me?"

"Okay."

After shaking off his clingy disciple, Luo Xiu felt a great sense of relief.

He checked on Guan Changyun's condition at Wan Yao Hall, then rode his electric scooter to the Martial Association headquarters. The atmosphere there was lively; the disciples were all training diligently.

When Su Guobang saw Luo Xiu, he hurried over to greet him.

"Divine Doctor Luo, good morning."

"Morning."

"Dad, is this the kid you couldn't stop praising?"

Just then, a cold voice came from behind Su Guobang. Luo Xiu turned to see a handsome, powerfully built middle-aged man.

"President Su, this is…?"

The middle-aged man looked at Luo Xiu with disdain, particularly irritated by his sickly appearance. "Never mind who I am. Listen here, kid. You are not qualified to represent the Sea City Martial Association at the grand martial contest!"

"I hear you're skilled in medicine, but the grand martial contest isn't a place to show off medical techniques. What are you even going for?"

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